Carol J. Kats

Kats, Carol Juene Age 74, and a resident of Polvadera, NM joined her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 31, 2014. She was born in Platte, SD on July 20, 1939, to Cornelius "Cornie" and Henrietta "Hattie" Westerhuis Brink. Carol attended country school, Platte High School, and Dordt College. She also attended Teacher's College in Springfield and taught at a country school after she graduated. She married Kenneth J. Kats in 1959 and they lived on Ken's family farm. Carol and Ken moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1966 with their three children, Tammy, Marnita and Jay. Carol worked in retail sales until she retired in 1996. Ken and Carol moved to the Socorro, NM area in 1997 so Ken could return to his farming and livestock raising roots. She was a deacon of the First Presbyterian Church and was active in the Presbyterian Women's for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her daughter, Tammy R. Kats. Carol is survived by husband of 54 years, Kenneth J. Kats of Polvadera, NM; daughter, Marnita L. Kats of Albuquerque; son, Jay Kats and wife, Kelly and their family of Toledo, WA; sister Betty J. Roeters and husband, Ed of Mariposa, CA; brother, Bernie Brink and wife, Esther of Platte, SD; and many other loving family members and friends. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 304 McCutcheon Ave. W, Socorro. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Carol's honor to the Good Samaritan Society, PO Box 1279, Socorro, NM 87801. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Carol's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 309 Garfield St Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-1530